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WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- opioid withdrawal syndrome
1, record 1, English, opioid%20withdrawal%20syndrome
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- opioid withdrawal 2, record 1, English, opioid%20withdrawal
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The essential feature of opioid withdrawal is the presence of a characteristic withdrawal syndrome that develops after the cessation of (or reduction of) opioid use that has been heavy and prolonged ... The withdrawal syndrome can also be precipitated by administration of an opioid antagonist (e.g., naloxone or naltrexone) after a period of opioid use ... 2, record 1, English, - opioid%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F11.23: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 1, English, - opioid%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de sevrage d'un opioïde
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20d%27un%20opio%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sevrage d'un opioïde 2, record 1, French, sevrage%20d%27un%20opio%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caractérisé par une hyperactivité adrénergique; hypertension, tachycardie, frissons, horripilation, diaphorèse, nausées, vomissements, diarrhées, crampes abdominales, salivation, larmoiement, rhinorrhée et bâillements. 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20d%27un%20opio%C3%AFde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
F11.23 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 4, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20d%27un%20opio%C3%AFde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de abstinencia de opiáceos
1, record 1, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20abstinencia%20de%20opi%C3%A1ceos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-08-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Medication
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- antidepressant discontinuation syndrome
1, record 2, English, antidepressant%20discontinuation%20syndrome
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- antidepressant withdrawal syndrome 2, record 2, English, antidepressant%20withdrawal%20syndrome
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a set of symptoms that can occur after an abrupt cessation (or marked reduction in dose) of an antidepressant medication that was taken continuously for at least 1 month. 3, record 2, English, - antidepressant%20discontinuation%20syndrome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Symptoms generally begin within 2-4 days and typically include specific sensory, somatic, and cognitive-emotional manifestations. 3, record 2, English, - antidepressant%20discontinuation%20syndrome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antidepressant withdrawal syndrome: Early reports of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome made heavy use of the term "withdrawal" to describe discontinuation symptoms; however, antidepressant medications are not believed to be habit forming and are not associated with drug-seeking behavior. 4, record 2, English, - antidepressant%20discontinuation%20syndrome
Record 2, Key term(s)
- anti-depressant discontinuation syndrome
- anti-depressant withdrawal syndrome
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Médicaments
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- syndrome d'arrêt des antidépresseurs
1, record 2, French, syndrome%20d%27arr%C3%AAt%20des%20antid%C3%A9presseurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- syndrome de sevrage aux antidépresseurs 2, record 2, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20aux%20antid%C3%A9presseurs
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] ensemble de symptômes pouvant apparaître après l'arrêt brutal (ou une réduction marquée des posologies) d'un traitement antidépresseur qui était pris de façon continue depuis au moins 1 mois. 1, record 2, French, - syndrome%20d%27arr%C3%AAt%20des%20antid%C3%A9presseurs
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les symptômes commencent généralement dans les 2 à 4 jours et comprennent typiquement des manifestations sensorielles, somatiques et cognitivo-émotionnelles spécifiques. 1, record 2, French, - syndrome%20d%27arr%C3%AAt%20des%20antid%C3%A9presseurs
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
syndrome de sevrage aux antidépresseurs : Le terme «syndrome de sevrage aux antidépresseurs» est fréquemment utilisé, mais il serait plus juste de parler de «symptôme d'arrêt des antidépresseurs». En effet, on associe la notion de «sevrage» aux drogues créant une dépendance. 3, record 2, French, - syndrome%20d%27arr%C3%AAt%20des%20antid%C3%A9presseurs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Medicamentos
- Psicología clínica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de discontinuación de antidepresivos
1, record 2, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20discontinuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20antidepresivos
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- síndrome de abstinencia de antidepresivos 1, record 2, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20abstinencia%20de%20antidepresivos
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Efecto adverso que se reporta como infrecuente y que aparece al suspender de modo abrupto el fármaco, ya sea al finalizar el tratamiento o por el olvido de una toma. 1, record 2, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20discontinuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20antidepresivos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-08-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- alcohol withdrawal syndrome
1, record 3, English, alcohol%20withdrawal%20syndrome
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AWS 1, record 3, English, AWS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- alcohol withdrawal 2, record 3, English, alcohol%20withdrawal
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A group of] symptoms that develop within hours of cessation of drinking or of significant reduction in amount ingested [in a person with a pattern of heavy or prolonged drinking.] 3, record 3, English, - alcohol%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Examples of symptoms are:] hand tremor and a variety of other signs and symptoms that may include nausea and vomiting; anxiety; autonomic hyperactivity manifested in sweating and increased pulse rate; agitation; insomnia; perceptual disturbances, such as transient visual, tactile, or auditory illusions or hallucinations with intact reality testing; and grand mal seizures. 3, record 3, English, - alcohol%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de sevrage alcoolique
1, record 3, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20alcoolique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- syndrome de sevrage de l'alcool 2, record 3, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20de%20l%27alcool
correct, masculine noun
- sevrage d'alcool 3, record 3, French, sevrage%20d%27alcool
correct, masculine noun
- sevrage alcoolique 4, record 3, French, sevrage%20alcoolique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les symptômes liés au sevrage de l'alcool sont généralement proportionnels à la quantité d'alcool ingérée de même qu'à la durée de l'alcoolisme. Toutefois, le facteur de risque le plus important quant à la gravité du syndrome de sevrage de l'alcool est le nombre de sevrages qu'a connu le patient par le passé. 2, record 3, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20alcoolique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Drogas y toxicomanía
- Psicología clínica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de abstinencia del alcohol
1, record 3, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20abstinencia%20del%20alcohol
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de síntomas que pueden o no presentarse cuando un individuo reduce o detiene el consumo de alcohol después de un prolongado periodo de ingesta. 1, record 3, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20abstinencia%20del%20alcohol
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-06-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- post-acute withdrawal syndrome
1, record 4, English, post%2Dacute%20withdrawal%20syndrome
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PAWS 2, record 4, English, PAWS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- protracted withdrawal syndrome 2, record 4, English, protracted%20withdrawal%20syndrome
correct
- PWR 3, record 4, English, PWR
correct
- PWR 3, record 4, English, PWR
- prolonged withdrawal syndrome 4, record 4, English, prolonged%20withdrawal%20syndrome
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Post-acute withdrawal syndrome is exemplified by the occurrence of substance-specific withdrawal signs and symptoms lasting well past the known timeframe for acute withdrawal of a used substance. Post-acute withdrawal syndrome may also include signs and symptoms that are not substance specific that persist, evolve, or appear well past the expected acute withdrawal timeframe. 5, record 4, English, - post%2Dacute%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record 4, Key term(s)
- post acute withdrawal syndrome
- postacute withdrawal syndrome
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de sevrage prolongé
1, record 4, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20prolong%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- syndrome de sevrage post-aigu 2, record 4, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20post%2Daigu
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-05-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tobacco withdrawal syndrome
1, record 5, English, tobacco%20withdrawal%20syndrome
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- tobacco withdrawal 2, record 5, English, tobacco%20withdrawal
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F17.203: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 5, English, - tobacco%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de sevrage du tabac
1, record 5, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20du%20tabac
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- sevrage du tabac 2, record 5, French, sevrage%20du%20tabac
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F17.203 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 5, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20du%20tabac
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2019-01-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- withdrawal syndrome
1, record 6, English, withdrawal%20syndrome
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- abstinence syndrome 1, record 6, English, abstinence%20syndrome
obsolete
- abstinence 1, record 6, English, abstinence
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abstinence: Not to be confused with "abstinence syndrome," an older term for "withdrawal syndrome." 1, record 6, English, - withdrawal%20syndrome
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de sevrage
1, record 6, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- syndrome d'abstinence 1, record 6, French, syndrome%20d%27abstinence
masculine noun
- syndrome de privation 1, record 6, French, syndrome%20de%20privation
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2018-09-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cannabis withdrawal syndrome
1, record 7, English, cannabis%20withdrawal%20syndrome
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CWS 1, record 7, English, CWS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- cannabis withdrawal 2, record 7, English, cannabis%20withdrawal
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The essential feature of cannabis withdrawal is the presence of a characteristic withdrawal syndrome that develops after the cessation of or substantial reduction in heavy and prolonged cannabis use. ... For the diagnosis, withdrawal symptoms must cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. 3, record 7, English, - cannabis%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F12.288: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 4, record 7, English, - cannabis%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de sevrage du cannabis
1, record 7, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20du%20cannabis
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- sevrage du cannabis 2, record 7, French, sevrage%20du%20cannabis
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La caractéristique essentielle du sevrage du cannabis est la présence d'un syndrome de sevrage caractéristique qui se développe après l'arrêt ou la réduction significative d'un usage important et prolongé de cannabis. [...] Pour poser le diagnostic, les symptômes de sevrage doivent causer une souffrance cliniquement significative ou une altération du fonctionnement social, professionnel ou dans d'autres domaines importants [...] 2, record 7, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20du%20cannabis
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F12.288 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 7, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20du%20cannabis
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2018-08-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- caffeine withdrawal syndrome
1, record 8, English, caffeine%20withdrawal%20syndrome
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- caffeine withdrawal 1, record 8, English, caffeine%20withdrawal
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The essential feature of caffeine withdrawal is the presence of characteristic withdrawal syndrome that develops after the abrupt cessation of (or substantial reduction in) prolonged daily caffeine ingestion ... The caffeine withdrawal syndrome is indicated by three or more of the following ... : headache; marked fatigue or drowsiness; dysphoric mood, or irritability; difficulty concentrating; flu-like symptoms (nausea, vomiting, or muscle pain/stiffness). 1, record 8, English, - caffeine%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F15.93: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 2, record 8, English, - caffeine%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de sevrage de la caféine
1, record 8, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20de%20la%20caf%C3%A9ine
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- sevrage de la caféine 1, record 8, French, sevrage%20de%20la%20caf%C3%A9ine
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La caractéristique essentielle du syndrome de sevrage de la caféine est la présence d'un syndrome de sevrage caractéristique qui se développe suite à l'arrêt brutal (ou lors d'une réduction substantielle) d'une consommation quotidienne prolongée de caféine [...] Le syndrome de sevrage de la caféine est défini par au moins trois des signes ou symptômes suivants [...]: céphalées, fatigue ou somnolence importante, humeur dysphorique, humeur dépressive ou irritabilité, difficultés de concentration et symptômes pseudo-grippaux (nausées, vomissements ou raideur/douleur musculaire). 1, record 8, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20de%20la%20caf%C3%A9ine
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F15.93 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 2, record 8, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20de%20la%20caf%C3%A9ine
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-03-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organic Psychoses
- Social Problems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome 1, record 9, English, acute%20alcohol%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Psychoses organiques
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- syndrome d'abstinence aigu
1, record 9, French, syndrome%20d%27abstinence%20aigu
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir «syndrome d'abstinence». 1, record 9, French, - syndrome%20d%27abstinence%20aigu
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-08-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- withdrawal syndrome
1, record 10, English, withdrawal%20syndrome
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- abstinence syndrome 2, record 10, English, abstinence%20syndrome
obsolete
- abstinence 3, record 10, English, abstinence
avoid, see observation
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The onset of a predictable constellation of signs and symptoms following the discontinuation of, or rapid decrease in dosage of a psychoactive substance. 4, record 10, English, - withdrawal%20syndrome
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "abstinence" should not be confused with "abstinence syndrome", an older term for withdrawal syndrome. 3, record 10, English, - withdrawal%20syndrome
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de sevrage
1, record 10, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- syndrome d'abstinence 2, record 10, French, syndrome%20d%27abstinence
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des signes et des symptômes qui caractérisent la dépendance physique ou psychologique vis-à-vis d'une substance chimique. 3, record 10, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le syndrôme de sevrage est le résultat de l'arrêt brutal ou de la diminution importante des apports de nicotine chez un fumeur en état de dépendance physique. 1, record 10, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de abstinencia
1, record 10, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20abstinencia
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- síndrome de supresión 2, record 10, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20supresi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de trastornos físicos y psicológicos que presenta quien ya ha desarrollado dependencia de una droga [...] cuando suspende su consumo bruscamente, o lo disminuye en forma significativa después de un período prolongado de ingestión. 3, record 10, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20abstinencia
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- drug withdrawal syndrome
1, record 11, English, drug%20withdrawal%20syndrome
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
States associated with drug withdrawal ranging from severe, as specified for alcohol under 291.0 [of the DSM-III-R Manual] (delirium tremens) to less severe characterized by one or more symptoms such as convulsions, tremor, anxiety, restlessness, gastrointestinal and muscular complaints, and mild disorientation and memory disturbance. 1, record 11, English, - drug%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The English term "drug" has a less restrictive meaning than its French cognate "drogue". In English it not only conveys the meaning of any substance, whether legally available or not, which causes addiction, but also that of any substance intended for use in the treatment of a disease with or without a prescription. In French the primary meaning is that of an illicit substance, despite a more generic use found in legal contexts (Food and Drugs Act = Loi des aliments et drogues). Intrinsically more specific, the French favor the use of "produit pharmaceutique" and "médicament", as well as derivatives thereof, e.g. "pharmacodépendance, toxicomanie, etc. Consequently, in the case of "drug withdrawal syndrome", the use of "drogue" (i.e. substance that causes addiction) is not entirely inappropriate. 2, record 11, English, - drug%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de sevrage de drogue
1, record 11, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20de%20drogue
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- syndrome de sevrage de drogues 2, record 11, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20de%20drogues
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
États associés au sevrage de drogue, allant d'états graves, comme ceux décrits pour l'alcool sous [le code 291.0 du manuel DSM-III-R] (delirium tremens) à des états moins sévères caractérisés par un ou plusieurs symptômes tels que convulsions, tremblements, anxiété, agitation, douleurs gastro-intestinales et musculaires, troubles légers de l'orientation et de la mémoire. 1, record 11, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20de%20drogue
Record 11, Key term(s)
- syndrome de sevrage de médicament
- syndrome de sevrage de produits pharmaceutiques
- syndrome de sevrage d'hallucinogène
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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